Compositions of carbohydrates as dietary supplements

ABSTRACT

In accordance with the present invention, there is to provide a dietary supplement that provides humans and animals with the essential carbohydrates needed to maintain proper health and functionality, to fend off illness, act as viral inhibitors, lessen the aging process of cells and to provide pets with another level of medications equal to that for humans.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority on patent application Ser. No.12/070,313 filed Feb. 19, 2008, and is a continuation-in-part of patentapplication Ser. No. 12/070,313 filed Feb. 19, 2008, the entiredisclosure of which is incorporated herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,202,220 B2, issuedApr. 10, 2007, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,199,104 B2, issuedApr. 3, 2007, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,196,064 B2, issuedMar. 27, 2007, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,157,431 B2, issuedJan. 2, 2007, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,929,807 B1, issuedAug. 16, 2005, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 3,890,438 A, issuedJun. 1, 1975, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 3,947,601 A, issuedMar. 1, 1976, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 4,260,603 A, issuedApr. 1, 1981, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 4,466,958 A, issuedAug. 1, 1984, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 4,777,045 A, issuedOct. 1, 1988, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 4,871,557 A, issuedOct. 1, 1989, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,612,039 A, issuedMar. 1, 1997, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,827,526, issuedOct. 1, 1998, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,244,706, issuedJul. 17, 2007, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,323,179, issuedJan. 29, 2008, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No.12/070,313 filed Feb. 19, 2008, for Compositions of Carbohydrates asDietary Supplements, by Roger W. Brown, Ph.D.

US Class: 514/8; 514/23; 514/54; 514/62; 424/725 FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of dietary supplements formammals promoting good nutritional health, fending off illness and, moreparticularly, to the compositions of carbohydrates as dietarysupplements that are required by mammals for optimum health.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Mammal's bodies produce a large number of different types of chemicalsthat the body uses to ward off disease, retard cell degradation,maintain memory and maintain overall body health. These chemicals areproduced as a byproduct of what the mammal has eaten. If all of theright foods are eaten in the proper amounts then the body will produceenough of all of the chemicals required to keep it functioning properly.Over the years people have sought after which chemicals are actuallynecessary for good health and which ones are just good. As this field isevolving more and more information is being discovered about whatchemicals mammal's bodies require for proper functionality.

Over the last ten years a lot of research has been done concerning cellcommunications and its importance to a properly functioning mammal'sbody. This research indicates that there are eight essential sugars thatall mammals need in order to stay healthy;http://www.glyconutrients-center.org/ andhttp://www.glyconutrientsreference.com/. Six of these carbohydrates(sugars) are generally missing in the diets of most humans and seven aremissing from the diet of most animals. However, very smallconcentrations of these missing carbohydrates are contained in variousplants and some sea products. A synopsis of these essentialsugars/carbohydrates and what functions they have been found toinfluence follows:

D-Galactose is readily available in human diets but not in most animaldiets. It is obtained from the conversion of lactose (milk sugar) and isalso easily obtained from dairy products unless you suffer from lactoseintolerance or are a vegetarian who does not eat dairy products.

D-Mannose is not readily available in our diets. The most popular sourceis Aloe Vera. It is also available in tiny quantities in the bran ofwhole wheat. However, it is very unstable and must be taken fresh fromthe plant and properly standardized to be of any benefit. It plays aprofound role in cellular interactions and has even been known to lowerblood sugar levels. It is absolutely vital to proper immune defensesagainst microbial invaders and has a natural and powerfulanti-inflammatory effect. This sugar is readily available insupplemental form. Good for: Wound healing, Diabetics, Anti-viral,Anti-inflammatory and Arthritis.

N-Acetyl-Glucosamine is not readily available in our diets. It isparticularly beneficial for cartilage regeneration and jointinflammation. Glucosamine derivatives are well-known natural medicinefor arthritic conditions comes from this sugar compound. It has manymore therapeutic effects and deficiencies or malfunctions of this sugarhave been linked to diseases of the bowel. Derivatives of this sugar arereadily available in supplemental form. Good for: Wound repair, Range ofmotion, Insulin production, Arthritic conditions, Learning, HIV andVision.

L-Fucose is not readily available in our diets but is readily found inbreast milk, astragalus herb, in several medicinal mushrooms, and incertain brown algae. It has numerous well-documented benefits for theimmune system and has been shown to inhibit some cancer growth andmetastasis. Good for: Long term memory, Anti-viral, Cancer and tumorsand Skin allergies.

D-Xylose is not readily available in our diets. It is often seen insugarless gums, candies, etc. in that it has a sweet taste but does notcause tooth decay. It has recently been added to nasal sprays andappears to discourage the binding of allergens and pathogens to mucousmembranes. It also has anti-bacterial and fungal properties and may helpprevent certain cancers. Good for: Anti-fungal and gram negativebacteria.

N-Acetyl-Neuraminic Acid is not readily available in our diets but isanother sugar that abounds in breast milk and dramatically impacts brainfunction and growth. It, too, boosts immune function and has documentedanti-viral actions. Interestingly, in certain disease states the abilityto digest this sugar is impaired. Good for: Anti-viral, Kidney stones,Asthma, Learning and Arthritis.

N-Acetyl-Galactosamine is not readily available in our diets. It is theleast known of the essential sugars although it appears to inhibit thegrowth of some tumors and, like the other sugars, plays an individualrole in keeping cellular messages clear and promptly delivered. Most ofthese sugars do not involve or require insulin for their use and godirectly to the cells where they are incorporated into the cellstructure wherever they are needed. Good for: Heart disease, Aging (cellrejuvenation), Joint functioning and Vision.

The actual body requirements for these missing carbohydrates has beenhard to estimate because of their rarity and because of this the FDA hasnot set a lower daily intake limit on any of them. However, research hasindicated a level of dose for each of these carbohydrates required toproduce noticeable effects. The base level for each of thesecarbohydrates is about 0.005 mg/kg of body weight or 0.4 mg/day for a150 pound mammal. These levels correspond to base levels of othermedications.

The base level is not the required level to start seeing results but thelevel below which nothing much has been seen. The general therapeuticlevels are above 0.1 mg/kg of body weight or 8 mg for a 150 poundmammal. These findings indicate that the minimum required level forthese essential carbohydrates is a hundred times larger than isavailable in natural foods including the specially prepared supplementsdesigned to alleviate these missing carbohydrate deficiencies.

The seven essential sugars/carbohydrates are: D-Galactose, L-Fucose,D-Mannose, D-Xylose, N-Acetyl-Glucosamine, N-Acetyl-Neuraminic Acid, andN-Acetyl-Galactosamine. Of these seven carbohydrates D-Mannose andGlucosamine derivatives are available as full strength supplements froma large number of over the counter drug stores and D-Galactose isavailable from specialty suppliers. The remaining four carbohydrates aremuch too expensive for companies to currently package in full strengthso all that is generally available to the public are extremely lowconcentrations in food substitutes.

While there are several different companies selling glyconutrients onlyone of them has filed for patent protection in the US. This company isMannatech, Inc. of Coppell Tex. and they sell their glyconutrientsthrough a chain of 500,000 independent dealers worldwide. They filed aninitial US patent application in 1997 and was granted a US patent onAug. 16, 2005; U.S. Pat. No. 6,929,807 B1. Since then they have filedfour additional filings to this one patent. They were granted additionalpatent numbers which are: U.S. Pat. No. 7,157,431 B2, U.S. Pat. No.7,196,064 B2, U.S. Pat. No. 7,199,104 B2, and U.S. Pat. No. 7,202,220B2.

Their first patent sets out eight essential sugars and ties these sugarsto food sources where they can be found. However, they don't disclosethe actual amount of the various essential sugars/carbohydrates in thesefood sources. Their web site is located at:https://www.mannatech.com/Default.aspx

They produce specific supplements used to address several differentconditions that arise in mammals: weight management, alcoholism,nutrition, wellness management, lifestyle management, growth essentials,performance management, skin care and performance nutrition. All ofthese products are different mixes of the same basic foods, as seenabove, and as can be seen they contain very little of what is requiredby the body to function properly.

Another company also selling glyconutrients is shown here:http://www.naturalcureguide.com/glyconutrients.html Again, as Mannatechdoes, this company also provides the greatest amounts of thecarbohydrates that are not in short supply in the body.

While all of the companies selling glyconutrients have productsspecifically orientated to correct certain illnesses none of them haveanything that addresses the common cold, cold remedies, Group 1 or Group5 viruses, shingles, influenza, cold sores, oral ulcers, memory or cellaging, animal supplements. Clearly these missing carbohydrates havecapabilities in all these areas but these areas are not being addressedby any of the current glyconutrient companies.

One of the short comings with the current offerings to the public is thelack of these missing carbohydrates at therapeutic dose levels (levelsat which changes are seen in hours instead of many months or years). Forexample, L-Fucose is available in Gum Tragacanth ($34/pound) andBrewer's Yeast (half a pound for $6), but the availability of L-Fucosein Gum Tragacanth is only 0.1% by weight and only 0.05% in Brewer'sYeast. Currently available glyconutrient supplements supply less than0.1 mg of L-Fucose per daily dose.

N-Acetyl-Galactosamine is available in shark cartilage (3 oz. $16) butthere is only 0.01% by weight of it there. By taking the specially madeglyconutrient supplements available from the above companies the dailydose of N-Acetyl-Galactosamine is still generally under 0.1 mg.Likewise, N-Acetyl-Neuraminic Acid is available in Whey Protein (36 26gram servings for $33) and Hen's eggs but there is only 0.02% of itthere by weight. A daily dose from one of the special glyconutrientsupplements generally has less than 0.2 mg of it available.

Mannatech even admits that their formulations are extremely weak andrequire many months to see any results at all “Be patient! Researchshows that it may take up to 4 months (or more) to notice the effects ofany changes you make to your diet.”https://www.mannatech.com/Shopping/Product.aspx and also seehttps://www.mannatech.com/Shopping/RDReports.aspx

There have been numerous complaints that Manntech products do notprovide any benefit at all even after months of usage;http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews274152.html “I saw MannatechAmbrotose, Glyconutrients advertised on a Fibromyalgia site. I wascontacted by a Mannatech Associate and was advised that Ambrotose couldhelp with all my ailments—Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Asthma,allergies etc. I was also told that I wouldn't need to continue to takethe vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements I had been using. Now, 4months on, my asthma has worsened, my cholesterol levels have gone upand my fibromyalgia and arthritis are unchanged.”

From this it can be seen the currently available special glyconutrientsupplements sold to replace these missing carbohydrates contain mainlyfiller material and other chemicals that are already available to thebody through other sources or are not needed by the body at all.Additionally, many of these special supplements contain ingredientsknown to excite an allergic reaction in a large part of the population;such as Whey Powder and Aloe Vera ingredients. On the other hand thereis no known allergic reaction to these essential sugars when taken intheir pure form even at therapeutic dose levels.

One of the essential sugars (a carbohydrate), N-Acetyl-Neuraminic Acid(Sialic Acid), has been shown to be more than 1000 times more effectiveat killing viruses than any other known medication when used intherapeutic doses “Another study reported in Antimicrobial Agents &Chemotherapy, November 1995, p. 2583-2584, stated that a sialic acidmixture was up to 1000 times more effective in fighting influenza typesA and B, a Group 5 virus, than potent antiviral drugs.http://www.glyconutrients-center.org/N-acetylneuraminic-acid.php

Viruses also cause cold sores (also called fever blisters), oral ulcers,herpes simplex, hepatitis, viral pneumonia, smallpox, Ebola, rabies, aswell as the common cold, to mention a few. Other essential sugars havethe ability to fight off Group 1 viruses and they are as good at this asSialic Acid is with Group 5 viruses. However, no one has commercializedthese benefits of the essential sugars.

Even though the effectiveness of Sialic Acid as an antiviral agent beenknown for over a decade, Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy, July 1993,p. 1473-1479, it is still waiting to be offered to the public intherapeutic dose levels. Its been found that derivatives of Sialic Acidhave been shown to be hundreds of times more effective than Sialic Acidalone and a few have been commercialized, Antimicrobial Agents &Chemotherapy, October 1994, p. 2270-2275, and are selling abroad. SilaicAcid when used alone is effective at fighting certain Group 5 virusesbut it is a much better antiviral agent when employed as one of itsderivatives or when used in conjunction with other compositions.

It is therefore an object of the invention to aid the body's ability tofight colds and treat viral infections by providing it with the correctmix and level of carbohydrates needed by the body to fend off viralinfections and other disease.

It is another object of the invention to aid the body's ability tolessen the cells aging process by providing it with the correct mix andlevel of carbohydrates needed by the cells to keep them healthy and tokeep the body's immune system healthy.

It is another object of the invention to give an animal the ability tofight viruses and infections much more effectively by providing it withthe correct mix and level of carbohydrates needed by its body and affordthe same level of health for them as afforded humans.

It is another object of the invention to promote good health andwellness to all types of mammals through the proper mix of carbohydratestargeted to specific aliments, like increasing mental ability andlearning, wound repair and long term memory to mention a few of thebenefits of these essential sugars.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is to provide a dietarysupplement that provides a mammal with the essential carbohydratesneeded to maintain proper health and functionality, to fend off illness,provide viral defenses, lessen the aging process of cells and to providepets with an equal level of medications as that afforded to humans.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The carbohydrates included in the dietary supplement of the inventionare available from a number of manufactures. Most are derivedsynthetically from other pure chemicals rather than being expensiveplant or animal derivatives. A supplier for the two most expensiveessential sugars, Sialic Acid (CAS#131-48-6) and N-Acetyl-Galactosamine(CAS#1811-31-0), is R&S PharmChem located in Chinahttp://www.rspharmchem.com. A supplier for L-Fucose (CAS#2438-804) isAppliChem located in Germanyhttp://www.applichem.de/perl/catalog/catalog.pl. AppliChem can alsosupply two other more readily available essential sugars, D-Galactose(CAS#59-234) and D-Xylose (CAS#58-86-6). D-Mannose (CAS#3458-28-4) isavailable from a number of the larger supplement suppliers like NOWFoods http://www.nowfoods.com/. The remaining carbohydrate,N-Acetyl-Glucosamine (CAS#98632-70-3) is generally used in one of itsmany derivative forms. This invention uses the derivatives GlucosamineHCL (CAS#66573-21-5) and Glucosamine Sulfate (CAS#29031-194) instead ofGlucosamine (CAS#3416-24-8). Both of these carbohydrates are readilyavailable at drug stores. It should be recognized that the compositionof the carbohydrate is not intended to be limited by the source fromwhich it is obtained.

It should be stressed that this invention does not incorporate the useof Glucose or Acetylated Mannose. While Glucose is one of the eightessential sugars it is so prevalent in today's diets that addingadditional amounts of Glucose in a supplement generally provides nouseful benefit. Acetylated Mannose is a plant derivative from the AloeVera plant obtained during the purification process of Mannose from AloeVera. Acetylated Mannose has not been shown by independent research tobe of any beneficial use as a dietary supplement.

Although the present invention includes the above cited seven essentialsugars (carbohydrates), it should be noted that other carbohydrates,nutritional compounds or biologically active or inert compounds can beincluded in the dietary supplement of the invention. Such otheringredients may include spices, scents, thickening agents, emulsifiers,fragrances, flavorings, buffers, gels, binders, filler material,lubrication material, vitamins and or minerals and/or other suchcompounds that facilitate the formulation or administration of theinventive dietary supplement. These components can be providedseparately to a mammal given said dietary supplement.

Many different types of vitamins and minerals can be included in thedietary supplement of the invention. While a few vitamins and mineralsof synthetic origin do possess nutritional value, particular embodimentsof the dietary supplement herein can contain nutritionally effectiveamounts of non-toxic vitamins and minerals obtained predominantly fromnatural sources.

Other compounds, agents and nutrients can also be included in thedietary supplement of the invention, for example: cellulose, calciumcarbonate, stearic acid, amino acids, glycine, glycerin, glycerine,olive oil, essential fibers, essential oils, essential botanicals,essential enteric ecology, flora growth promoters, emulsifiers,essential fatty acids, fungi, fungal extracts, plant extracts, honey,scents, fragrances, and enzymes.

As all of seven of these essential sugars have a molecular mass wellunder 600 they can all be readily absorbed through the skin. Thisproperty allows these sugars to target areas that are very near thesurface of the skin that would be difficult or impossible to reach byother means. To this end they could be made into pastes, saves andlotions and rubbed on the areas of the body where a particular surfaceor subsurface effect was desired.

Independent research indicates that these essential sugars are notstored in the body. After ingestion the sugars are assimilated into theblood stream within minutes (if taken orally on an empty stomach). Oncein the blood stream they flow through the body and cells in need ofthese nutrients take what they need and the rest flows on. Most of theseunused sugars are excreted via the urine within 12 hours afteringestion. The tests indicate that while excess of these sugars areexcreted from the body within 12 hours the cells maintain an internalsupply of these sugars for a period of up to a week. Studies have alsoshown that taking these seven essential sugars, in the levels covered bythis invention, did not cause an abnormal rise in the blood sugar levelsof diabetics.

The dietary supplement form of the invention has been prepared and humantesting of it began in 2006. It can be administered to mammals inpowdered form, reconstitutable powder, ingested powder, liquid-solidsuspension, liquid, nasal spray, inhalation, hypodermic injection, skinpatch, subcutaneous injection, paste forms, suave, capsule and tabletdosage forms. It should be readily obvious to one of ordinary skill inthe science of formulations that the present dietary supplement can alsobe formulated appropriately for irrigation, ophthalmic, rectal,sublingual, transdermal buccal, vaginal, or dermal administration. Thus,other dosage forms such as chewable candy bar, concentrate, drops,elixir, emulsion, film, gel, granule, chewing gum, jelly, lotions, oil,paste, pastille, pellet, suave, shampoo, rinse, soap, sponge,suppository, swab, syrup, chewable gelatin form, or chewable tablet canbe used.

Due to varying diets among people, the dietary supplement of theinvention can be administered in a wide range of dosages and formulatedin a wide range of dosage unit strengths. For example, for those peoplewho are missing from their diet seven of these essential carbohydrates,a dietary supplement containing those carbohydrates in nutritionallyeffective amounts can be formulated. As well, for those people whosebioabsorption of essential carbohydrates is extremely efficient, adietary supplement formulation containing reduced amounts of essentialcarbohydrates can be prepared.

It should be noted that the dosage of the dietary supplement can alsovary according to a particular ailment or disorder that a mammal issuffering from when taking the supplement. For example, a personsuffering from chronic colds will generally require a dose differentthan an animal would who is sick in order to obtain a benefit. Anappropriate dose of the dietary supplement can be readily determined bymonitoring patient response, i.e., general health, to particular dosesof the supplement. As well, when another agent such as a vitamin and/ora herbal extract is being administered to a mammal along with thepresent carbohydrate dietary supplement, the appropriate doses of thesupplement and each of the agents can be readily determined in a likefashion by monitoring patient response, i.e. general health, toparticular doses of each.

It is contemplated by the invention that the dietary supplement can beadministered simultaneously or sequentially in one or a combination ofdosage forms. While it is possible and even likely that the presentdietary supplement will provide an immediate overall health benefit,such benefit may take hours or days to materialize. Nonetheless, thepresent carbohydrate dietary supplement will provide a beneficialnutritional response in a mammal consuming it.

For the examples herein, the dietary supplement of the invention wasadministered as a powder-containing capsule. According to the capsulesize and ingredients used in a given study exemplified herein, thedietary supplement was administered by oral ingestion. The indicateddoses for humans in Example 1 are based upon #00 sized capsules.

Example 1

A suitable composition for a product according to the present inventionis shown in the following table.

Human Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) (mg) D-Galactose0.1 to 40 6.3 43 L-Fucose 0.1 to 90 3.1 21 D-Mannose  10 to 70 52.1 358D-Xylose 0.1 to 70 6.3 43 Glucosamine HCL  10 to 60 25.1 173 Sialic Acid0.1 to 50 6.5 45 N-Acetyl-Galactosamine 0.1 to 90 0.6 4

In this composition the ingredients Glucosamine HCL, D-Galactose andD-Mannose are optional and preferred. Instead of using Rice Flour as aninactive filler as is done in most products currently available to thepublic the three optional ingredients set out above were used as activefillers. A disadvantage of using Rice Flour as an inactive filler is itshigh glycemic index tends to drive a mammal's Triglyceride levels upvery high, while using essential sugars as fillers doesn't.

The ingredients are typically in a powered form and are dry blended in amixer. The mixture can then be packaged as a blended powder intocapsules or caplets. In this example the mixture was packaged into size00 capsules with an average weight of 687 mg for human doses and 25 mgfor animal doses. The mg per ingredient for animals would be found bydividing the human ingredient dose in mg by 27.5, for example: forD-Mannose the animal ingredient dose would be 13.0 mg.

This composition is considered a health maintenance mix. It was designedto reduce the probability of infections, like colds, while taking thecomposition. There were three test trials run using this composition onboth humans and animals. These three tests ran from late January 2007 tolate December 2007. In the first test, that lasted for two weeks, acapsule/dose was administered twice a day for two weeks. The next testlasted for one month during which time one capsule/dose was administeredper day at bedtime.

The third test lasted slightly over nine months and the dose was onecapsule/dose a week administered at bedtime. During that time there wereno deaths or adverse reactions to the composition by anyone in the testgroup either human or animal. Regular blood, lipid and electrolytetesting was done. A base line was run prior to the test and during thetest blood testing was done regularly to determine if there were anyadverse effects due to taking the composition.

The end result was that no one taking this composition contracted a coldor any other type of viral infection during the entire period of thetest, even though one of the individuals in the test was prone tochronic colds and flu. This test extended through two different fluseasons and the test subjects continued to work everyday and come incontact with infected people on a daily basis yet they didn't catchanything while taking this composition. The blood tests didn't show anyadverse effects from taking this composition.

In a follow up test these capsules were taken on a once a month basis bythe same human test group from the first test, this time during the fluseason. Within two weeks following a single monthly dose (this wasduring the four week pause after the end of the weekly tests) two of thesubjects came down with a cold or flu. After this the test was stoppedand no additional capsules were taken and within two weeks all the testsubjects resumed their normal activity with no adverse or lastingeffects.

During the animal tests old cats were exposed to new cats infected withFPV, an animal virus, on two occasions. Nothing special was done for thefirst exposure. The second time an additional dose was given them justafter exposure. After these two exposures, which were several monthsapart, all of the old cats tested positive for FPV. However, none of thecats came down with any symptoms and are in excellent health at the timeof this writing.

From this it should be obvious that this composition is also effectiveagainst animal viruses.

Example 2

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Human Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) (mg) D-Galactose0.1 to 50 7.2 25 L-Fucose 0.1 to 90 14.4 50 D-Mannose 1.0 to 70 31.6 110D-Xylose 0.1 to 70 10.8 38 Glucosamine HCL 1.0 to 50 10.8 38 Sialic Acid0.1 to 50 10.8 38 N-Acetyl-Galactosamine 0.1 to 90 14.4 50

In this composition the ingredients Glucosamine HCL and D-Mannose areoptional and preferred. In this composition D-Galactose is notconsidered to be optional as this composition is intended for animals aswell as humans. This composition was packaged in a size #1 capsule andtaken once a week.

This composition is considered a wellness mixture. It was designed toreduce the probability of infections, like colds, while taking thecapsules. These ingredients provide Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal and providedefense against Gram Negative Bacteria. The initial starting compositionwas derived from the findings of many independent researchers eachworking with just one of the essential sugars or their derivatives. Thecomposition was then refined from the results of human and animal teststo the mixture shown.

In recent studies this composition was also found to be extremelyeffective at mitigating the effects of handover due to over consumptionof alcohol by taking a single dose early in the morning.

Example 3

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Human Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) (mg) L-Fucose 0.1to 90 22.4 75 D-Mannose 1.0 to 70 14.9 50 D-Xylose 0.1 to 70 14.9 50Glucosamine HCL 1.0 to 50 3.0 10 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 90 22.4 75N-Acetyl-Galactosamine 0.1 to 90 22.4 75

This composition was packaged in a size #1 capsule and taken twice atthe onset of an infection. It is very effective for people who fly alot, in this case they take a capsule a few hours before getting on theplane and it helps their body fight off the infections in the recycledcabin air especially during the flu season. This composition is good forboth humans and animals.

This composition is considered a wellness plus mixture. It was designedto target Group 1 viruses. These ingredients also provide Anti-Viral,Anti-Fungal and provide defense against Gram Negative Bacteria. Theinitial starting composition was derived from the findings of manyindependent researchers each working with just one of the essentialsugars or their derivatives. The composition was then refined from theresults of human and animal tests to the mixture shown.

In another test a mixture of this composition was formed by combiningtwo (2) parts of wellness plus powder with 0.5 parts of Olive Oil, thenthis was mixed into a paste. Then 8 mg of this paste was applied on anoral ulcer, also known as an aphthous ulcer, and within eight hours theulcer had completely subsided.

Another paste effective against oral ulcers was made using 0.5 parts ofOlive Oil, one (1) part honey and two (2) parts of the compositionpowder. These pastes were found to be extremely effective at treatingoral ulcers in doses of 2 mg to 12 mg. All soreness and discomfort weregenerally gone within 20 minutes of application of the paste.Previously, there has been no treatment or remedy for oral ulcers andthey had to run their course which generally lasts two weeks. These arethought to be caused by a virus related to the Herpes Simples virus.

These pastes are a very effective means of administering the inventionin difficult places like the inside of the mouth where saliva will tendto wash the powdered compound away very quickly. The honey mix was shownto keep the compound in place more than five times longer than just thepowder alone.

Example 4

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) Human (mg) D-Mannose 1.0to 40 28.8 100 Glucosamine Sulfate 0.1 to 30 20.8 72 D-Xylose 0.1 to 7028.8 100 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 50 21.6 75

In this composition the ingredient D-Mannose is optional and preferred.This composition was packaged in a size #1 capsule and taken twice a daywhen a viral infection is eminent. This composition is good for bothhumans and animals.

This composition is considered a cold pill mix. It was designed toreduce the effects of Group 5 viral infections, like colds, and speedrecovery. These ingredients provide Anti-Viral and Anti-Fungal benefitsexcept in this composition the amounts have been increased, over thewellness composition shown in Example 2, to achieve increased defenseagainst Group 5 viruses.

Example 5

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) Human (mg) D-Mannose 1.0to 70 42.5 145 Glucosamine HCl 0.1 to 30 6.2 21 D-Xylose 0.1 to 70 29.3100 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 50 22.0 75

This composition was packaged in a size #1 capsule and taken twice a daywhen an infection is eminent.

This composition is considered a cold booster mix. It was designed toreduce the effects of viral infections and speed recovery. Theseingredients provide Anti-Viral and Anti-Fungal benefits except in thiscomposition the amounts have been changed, over the cold pillcomposition shown in Example 4, to achieve increased defense against abroader range of viruses.

Testing of this composition on mammals has shown it to be extremelyeffective at killing the common cold virus.

Example 6

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) Human (mg) L-Fucose 1.0to 90 22.4 75 D-Mannose 1.0 to 90 25.4 85 Glucosamine HCl 0.1 to 30 9.030 D-Xylose 0.1 to 70 20.9 70 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 90 22.4 75

This composition is considered a cold booster plus mix and it waspackaged in a size #1 capsule and two capsules were taken 12 hours apartwhen coming down with a viral infection. This composition was designedto target Group 1 viruses. It was tested and has been shown to beextremely effective at killing the Cold Sore and Shingles viruses, bothare members of the Group 1 viruses. This composition also providesdefense against Group 5 viruses and Gram Negative Bacteria. Examples ofGroup 1 viruses are: Smallpox, African Swine Fever, Herpes Simplex (ColdSores, Fever Blisters and Genital Herpes), Chickenpox, Shingles andMononucleosis. Gram Negative Bacteria are generally associated withintestinal disorders and infections such as Travelers Diarrhea.

While some of these diseases have vaccines for them the problem is thatvaccines have to be developed for each specific mutation of the virus.Another concern specifically with the Smallpox virus is the fear that adesigner variety will be produced as a weapon of mass destruction. Ifthat were done the new strain would be impervious to all the currentSmallpox medications known and a new treatment for it would have to bedeveloped from scratch.

In this light one of the many novelties of this invention should becomeextremely evident, as these Sugars are coded for the specific nucleicacid of viral groups they could be used as bio-weapon defenses. Thismeans that changing a virus's protein coating will have no effect on theability of these Sugars to quickly kill the virus.

Tests of these compositions has shown that from ingestion to time tokilling the invading virus is 30 minutes for a single area of the body,like a Cold Sore or Shingles, to under four hours for a whole bodyinfluenza type of infection.

When taken after the onset of a cold dramatic relief is felt within fourhours of taking this composition. Two doses should be taken 12 hoursapart and not within two hours of a meal. Generally 10 PM and 10 AMseemed to work best for the test subjects. In some cases just taking asingle dose at bedtime was sufficient to completely end all of thesymptoms by morning.

Example 7

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Human Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) (mg) L-Fucose 0.1to 80 21.6 75 Glucosamine HCL 1.0 to 50 28.0 97 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 5021.6 75 N-Acetyl-Galactosamine 0.1 to 90 28.8 100

In this composition the ingredient Glucosamine HCL is optional andpreferred. This composition was packaged in a size #1 capsule and takenonce a day. It is good for both humans and animals.

This composition is considered an anti-aging, learning and memoryenhancer mixture. It is intended to reduce the effects of cell aging andenhance memory and learning ability. This composition will not reverseany current level aging effects already present but should help toreduce the rate at which the cells age progressively while taking thiscomposition.

This composition has application as a treatment medication in learningdisorders, memory disorders and age related disorders such as Alzheimerdisease.

The initial starting composition was derived from the findings of manyindependent researchers each working with just one of the essentialsugars or their derivatives. The composition was then refined from theresults of human and animal tests to the mixture shown. Most of theresearch relating to aging using the essential sugars was done withanimals.

Example 8

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Human Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) (mg) D-Mannose 1.0to 80 9.7 35 L-Fucose 0.1 to 80 20.8 75 Glucosamine HCL 1.0 to 50 27.8100 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 50 13.9 50 N-Acetyl-Galactosamine 0.1 to 90 27.8100

This composition is considered an anti-aging plus mixture Thiscomposition was packaged in a size #1 capsule and taken once a week. Itis intended to be used in conjunction with the wellness capsule whereeach are taken once a week three to four days apart.

This composition is designed to reduce the effects of cell aging andoffer additional antiviral protection not available by taking thewellness capsule alone. This composition will not reverse any currentlevel age effects already present but should help to reduce the rate atwhich the cells age progressively while taking the composition. Thiscomposition has ingredients that targets both Group 1 and Group 5viruses.

This composition has been made into a lotion using Olive Oil andemulsifiers. This lotion is designed to be used on the face, neck andback of the hands, and other parts of the body to rejuvenate the cellsclose to the skin's surface. Year long tests have shown that the growthin the number, and size, of age spots on the back of the hands have notadvanced since the start of using this compound. Tests are continuing todetermine if use of this compound will reduce the number and or size ofage spots already in place prior to the start of using this composition.

The initial starting composition was derived from the findings of manyindependent researchers each working with just one of the essentialsugars or their derivatives. The composition was then refined from theresults of human and animal tests to the mixture shown. Most of theresearch relating to aging using the essential sugars was done withanimals.

Example 9

In a different embodiment of this invention another suitable compositionfor a product according to the present invention is shown in thefollowing table:

Human Carbohydrate Weight % (range) Weight % (tested) (mg) L-Fucose 0.1to 90 28.8 100 Glucosamine HCL 1.0 to 50 42.4 147 Sialic Acid 0.1 to 6028.8 100 N-Acetyl-Galactosamine 0.0 to 1  0.0 0

In this composition the ingredient Glucosamine HCL is optional andpreferred. This composition was packaged in a size #1 capsule and takenonce a day. It is good for both humans and animals. While thiscomposition uses the same ingredients as Example 7 the amount ofN-Acetyl-Galactosamine has been reduced to zero for this use.

This composition is considered a learning enhancer mixture. It isintended to increase the ability of one to learn new tasks and toimprove memory. This composition has application in learning disorderdiseases.

The initial starting composition was derived from the findings of manyindependent researchers each working with just one of the essentialsugars or their derivatives. The composition was then refined from theresults of human and animal tests to the mixture shown. Most of theresearch relating to learning ability using the essential sugars wasdone with animals.

It can be seen that this invention has a large number of possiblebeneficial compositions utilizing just one, or any combination, of theseven essential sugars specialized for a specific target. Just because acombination is not specifically set out herein should not limit thescope of this invention. It has been sufficiently shown that there arenumerous compositions available with useful purposes by the detailedexamples set out herein.

Additionally, the weighting of a composition ingredient will specify anew composition for a new target use even though the ingredients for twodifferent target uses are the very same, refer to Examples 7 and 9. Bychanging the amounts of an ingredient its effects on cell absorptionwill change and by increasing or reducing an ingredient within a cell itwill turn on or off different genes which will alter the body'sresponse; The Geno Type Diet by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo, Broadway Books,2007, ISBN 978-0-7679-2524-2.

In summary, this invention pertains to the field of dietary supplementsand nutritional support for promotion and maintenance of optimal goodhealth. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions ofseven essential sugars/carbohydrates as dietary supplements that areessential for a mammal's optimal health and functionality.

This invention will correct the problem caused by modern dietsconsisting of highly refined foods, from which many essentialingredients have been eliminated during processing, specifically theseven essential sugars needed for a properly functioning mammal. It willalso cure the problem inherent in most of the glyconutrients availabletoday that contain only trace amounts of these essential sugars whilecontaining large amounts of inactive ingredients that can and do causenumerous allergic reactions with no benefit realized.

The above is a detailed description of particular embodiments of theinvention. Those of skill in the art should, in light of the presentdisclosure, appreciate that obvious modifications of the embodimentsdisclosed herein can be made without departing from the spirit and scopeof the invention. All of the embodiments disclosed herein can be madeand executed without undue experimentation in light of the presentdisclosure. The full scope of the invention is set out in the disclosureand equivalent embodiments thereof. The specification should not beconstrued to unduly narrow the full scope of protection to which thepresent invention is entitled.

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operatingrequirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in theart, the invention is not considered limited to the examples chosen forpurposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications whichdo not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of thisinvention.

Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected byLetters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.

1. A composition of at least one, or more, carbohydrates selected fromthe following group: mannose, n-acetylneuraminic acid, fucose,n-acetylgalactosamine, xylose; and at least one, or more, selected from:glucosamine HCL, glucosamine sulfate, galactose, flavorings; and atleast one, or more, selected from: honey, olive oil, glycerine, spices,a filler ingredient, a flowing agent, a lubricant, a binder, anemulsifier, fragrances.
 2. The compositions of carbohydrates inaccordance with claim 1, further comprising one, or more, non-toxicvitamins or minerals.
 3. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordancewith claim 1, further comprising one, or more, non-toxic herbal, fungal,plant or animal derived agents.
 4. The compositions of carbohydrates inaccordance with claim 1, used as an agent in combating viral organisms,to include: African Swine Fever, Herpes Simplex, Chickenpox, Ebola,Mumps, Measles, Rabies, Mononucleosis.
 5. The compositions ofcarbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used as a dietary supplement.6. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used asan agent in treating Alzheimer disease, learning disorders or memorydisorders.
 7. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance with claim1, used as an agent in treating the common cold, the flu or influenzatypes A or B.
 8. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance withclaim 1, used as an agent in treating fever blisters or cold sores. 9.The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used as anagent in treating shingles or recurring shingles attacks.
 10. Thecompositions of carbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used as anagent in mitigating the effects of a hangover.
 11. The compositions ofcarbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used as a bio-weapon defensivetreatment in combating designer variety viruses such as, but not limitedto, Smallpox.
 12. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance withclaim 1, used as an agent in treating oral ulcers.
 13. The compositionsof carbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used as an agent incombating Group 1 or Group 5 viruses.
 14. The compositions ofcarbohydrates in accordance with claim 1, used as an anti-aging lotionor supplement.
 15. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance withclaim 1, that is an effective treatment against one, or more, of thefollowing: gram negative bacteria, travelers diarrhea, intestinaldisorders.
 16. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance withclaim 1, administered to humans or animals using any of the followingmethods: ingested powder, capsule, caplet, tablet, liquid, lotion,paste, hypodermic injection, skin patch, subcutaneous injection,suppository, inhalation, nasal spray, suave, paste.
 17. A composition ofat least one or more carbohydrate(s) selected from the following group:galactose, mannose, n-acetylneuraminic acid, fucose,n-acetylgalactosamine, n-acetylglucosamine, glucosamine, xylose; and atleast one, or more, selected from: glucosamine HCL, glucosamine sulfate,spices, scents, fragrances, emulsifiers; and is an effective treatmentagainst one, or more, of the following: Group 1 viruses, Group 5viruses, gram negative bacteria, flu, common cold, viruses, oral ulcers,Alzheimer disease, age related disorders, learning disorders, memorydisorders.
 18. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance withclaim 17, that is used as a treatment against one, or more, of thefollowing: African Swine Fever, Herpes Simplex, Chickenpox, Shingles,Ebola, Mumps, Measles, Rabies, Mononucleosis, Smallpox, Influenza A andB.
 19. The compositions of carbohydrates in accordance with claim 17,that is an agent used in treating animal viruses.
 20. The compositionsof carbohydrates in accordance with claim 17, that is an effectivetreatment against one, or more, of the following: gram negativebacteria, travelers diarrhea, intestinal disorders.